San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
EVENTS
American Indian Art Show Marin
A showcase of antique American Indian art as well as pre-Columbian, Spanish colonial and contemporary American Indian art including jewelry, textiles, baskets, pottery, beadwork, sculpture, paintings, photography, books and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Feb. 16; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., Feb. 17. $18. Marin Civic Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. www.marinshow.com
Berkeley Lunar New Year Festival
Lion dancing, martial arts street performance, candy giveaways and more to mark the Year of the Pig. Noon-4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 16. Free. Fourth St., Berkeley. fourthstreet.com
Best of the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
Screenings of notable films from season 38. “Satan & Adam,” Feb. 13. $10-$15; $27 full series. Osher Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Rd., San Rafael. 415-444-8000. www.marinjcc.org/jewishlife/jewish-life California International Antiquarian Book Fair Thousands of books, manuscripts and other treasures on display and for sale including a $40,000 crayon drawing by Picasso, a first edition of Ansel Adams’ first book and an 1835 caricature of women’s fashion. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Feb. 10. $15-$25. Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland. www.cabookfair.com Hearst in SF S.F. General Hospital Foundation presents an evening honoring and highlighting the community and mental health care programs at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center with guest speaker Patrick J. Kennedy and live music by Geographer. 6:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 13. $400. Pier 48, S.F. 628-206-5803. sfghf.org/ events/hearts-in-san-francis-
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Jewish Film Institute WinterFest Two days of film by Jewish and Israeli filmmakers and/or examining the Jewish experience. Sat.-Sun., Feb. 16-17. See website for schedule. $12-$15 per-event; $80-$90 festival pass. Alamo Draft House, and Roxie Theater, S.F. 415-6210523. www.jfi.org/winterfest
Miss Chinatown U.S.A. Pageant Young women from across the U.S. compete to become a goodwill ambassador for the Chinese community in the coming year. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 16. $40-$70. Palace of Fine Arts Theater, 3301 Lyon St., S.F. chineseparade.com/ pageant
More Than a Month: Black History, Culture and Heritage S.F. Public Library presents various events honoring the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. See website for schedule. Through Feb. 23. Events held at all branches of the S.F. Public Library. sfpl.org/
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The Mostly British Film Festival A week of new and classic films from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, India and South Africa as well as special events appearances by filmmakers and actors. See website for schedule. Vogue Theater, 3920 Sacramento St., S.F. mostlybritish.org
NY Cat and Dog Film Festivals A day of film exploring the lives of felines followed one week later by a day exploring the lives of canines. 3 and 5 p.m. programs Sat., Feb. 16 and 23. Roxie Theater, 3125 16th St., S.F. www.dogfilmfestival.com/ dog-and-cat-film-festivals
Oakland Lunar New Year Festival Oakland Asian Cultural Center presents a lion dance, live music, cultural and contemporary dance, taiko drumming, arts and crafts, children’s activities and more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., Feb. 10. Free. 388 Ninth St., Suite 290, Oakland. 510-637-0455. oacc.cc
Peña Pachamama Valentine’s Day 3-course dinner, live music, flamenco show and dancing. 6 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 14. $69.95. 1630 Powell St., S.F. 415-6460018. pachamamacenter.org
San Jose Lunar New Year-Tet Festival Vietnamese New Year celebration with live music and entertainment. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun., Feb. 10. Free. Eastridge Mall, 2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose. www.face book.com/ events/ 259068311464506
S.F. Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting Taste award winning North American wines paired with gourmet food. 1-4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 16. $70. Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd., S.F. winejudging.com/public-tasting
SFSPCA Welcome to the Jungle The S.F. SPCA presents a month-long pop-up pet adoption drive set in a lush indoor jungle with Thursday “yappy hours,” paint-your-pet workshops, yoga with cats, behavior services and more. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays through Thurs, Feb. 14. See website for special event schedule. One Embarcadero Center, S.F. sfspca.org/popup S.F. Tribal & Textile Art Show An arts fair showcasing the work of tribal cultures and indigenous peoples of the Americas, Asia, Oceania, Indonesia, Polynesia, the Middle East, and Africa. 11 a.m. Sun., Feb. 10. $15-$30. Fort Mason, 2 Marina Blvd., S.F. 810-322-9145. sanfrancisco tribalandtextileartshow.com
S.F. Writers Conference A four-day event with over 100 sessions for writers as well as social events, keynote luncheons, open mike readings, pitch sessions and more. Feb. 14-18. See website for schedule and pricing. Hyatt Regency S.F., 5 Embarcadero Center, S.F. 925-420-6223. sfwriters.org
Yemanja Arts Festival A celebration of the goddess of the sea who protects migrants and travelers including slaves brought to the Americas. The event features live music, dance, food and drink, and girts for sale. 6 p.m. Sun., Feb. 10. $22-$28. Dance Mission, 3316 24th St., S.F. www.brasarte.com
Exploratorium “After Dark: Chocolate.” With chocolate tastings; chocolate science; explainer demonstrations; extended exhibition and tactile dome hours; cocktails. 6-10 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 14. $14.95-$19.95. “A Salon With Janis Crystal Lipzin.” Film screening/lecture. 8 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 7. In the Kanbar Forum. Free. “Science of Cocktails.” Spirits abound at this gala fundraiser with cocktail science; open bars; Hot Einstein, live music; fancy snacks. 9 p.m.-midnight Fri., Feb. 8. $125-$535. See website for other exhibits. Pier 15, S.F. 415-528-4444. www.exploratorium.edu
Futures Without Violence “Then They Came for Me: Incarceration of Japanese Americans During the WWII and the Demise of Civil Liberties.” Through May 27. 100 Montgomery St., The Presidio, S.F. www.thentheycame.org
GLBT History Museum “TwoSpirit Voices: Returning to the Circle.” Through Feb. “Queer Past Becomes Present.” Ongoing. 4127 18th St., S.F. 415- 621-1107. www.glbthistory museum.org Presidio Officers’ Club “Exclusion: The Presidio’s Role in World War II Japanese American Incarceration.” Through April 2019. 50 Moraga Avenue, Main Post, the Presidio, S.F. www.presidioofficersclub.com
Randall Museum “A Tradition of Making: Californian Native Basketry.” Through Sept. 2019. 199 Museum Way, S.F. 415554-9600. www.randallmuseum.org
S.F. Botanical Garden “Magnolia Meditation.” Garden walk and guided meditation. 10 a.m. Sun., Feb. 10. $10-$15. “Tree Portraits, Golden Gate Park.” Heath Massey, pastel works. Through April 29. Tours 1:30 p.m. daily; 2 p.m. Sat.Sun. Free. Ninth Avenue at Lincoln Way. 415- 661-1316. www.sfbotanicalgarden.org
S.F. Library “Art/Work.” SFPL staff group exhibition. Through March 8. “The Mothers Building.” Richard Rothman, photographs. Through March 15. “Illusion and the Magic City.” Through March 28. “SF Wildlife.” Jouko van der Kruijssen, photographs. Through March 28. “Visual Poetry: A Lyrical Twist.” Through March 31. “Unsung Heroes: Black Shipyard Workser, 1940-1945.” Through April 11. 100 Larkin St. 415- 557-4400. www.sfpl.org
S.F. Maritime National Historic Park “Maritime Arts: At Sea and Ashore.” “WPA Murals.” Ongoing. “The Waterfront: Sailors Called It Frisco.” Ongoing. “Cargo Is King.” Ship tours. Hyde St. Pier. Daily hours: Maritime Museum, 900 Beach St., S.F. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Visitor Center, 499 Jefferson St. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Hyde St. Pier, 2905 Hyde St. Tours 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. 415447-5000. www.nps.gov/safr
USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum “Splashdown: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Exhibition.” Through July. “The Hornet Legacy.” “Women in the Military.” “The Space Race.” “Apollo Splashdown.” Historic aircraft, U.S. naval exhibits, flight simulator, ship tours. Ongoing. 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda. 510-5218448. www.uss-hornet.org
Other Bay Area
African American Museum “Visions Towards Tomorrow: The African American Community in Oakland, 18901990.” “Mother of Civil Rights.” Ongoing. 659 14th St., Oakland. 510- 637-0200. www.oaklandlibrary.org
Berkeley Historical Society “Building Bridges, Not Walls: Berkeley, America’s First Sanctuary City.” Through March 23. Berkeley History Center, 1931 Center St., Berkeley. 510- 848-0181. www.berkeley historicalsociety.org
Chabot Space and Science Center “Touch the Sun.” “Illuminated Space! Featuring the Bay Lights.” “One Giant Leap: A Moon Odyssey.” “A View to the Stars.” “Beyond Blastoff: Surviving in Space.” “Destination Universe.” Ongoing. 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. 510-336-7300. www.chabotspace.org
Crab Cove Visitors Center Alameda history and marine life along the shoreline. Ongoing. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed.Sun. $5 per vehicle when the kiosk is attended, $4 per trailered vehicle and $25. per bus. 1252 McKay Ave., Alameda. www.ebparks.org/parks/ vc/crab_cove
John Muir National Historic Site “In Her Words: A Glimpse into the Lives of the MuirStrentzel Women.” Ongoing. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 4202 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. www.nps.gov/jomu
Los Altos History Museum “Inspired by Juana: La Doña de la Frontera.” Through March 31. 52 S. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos. 650-948-9427. www.losaltoshistory.org
The MADE: Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment Free play video game museum. Noon-midnight Fri.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.; noon-6 p.m. Sun. $10. 3400 Broadway, Oakland. 510-457-0211. www.themade.org
Museum of American Heritage “Vintage Toys: It’s Child’s Play.” Through Feb. 17. 11a.m.-4 p.m. Fri.-Sun. 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. 650- 321-1004. www.moah.org
Rosie the Riveter Center Visitor center open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 1414 Harbour Way S., Richmond. 510- 232-5050. www.rosietheriveter.org
San Mateo County History Museum “Peninsula at War: San Mateo County’s World War II Legacy.” Through Feb. 4. 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. 650- 299-0104. www.historysmc.org